Adapting to a Changing Climate and Protecting Vulnerable Communities

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This chapter discusses the importance of adapting to a changing climate and focuses on the impact of extreme temperatures on different communities. It highlights the need for cities and regions to identify areas that experience higher temperatures and face more extreme climate events, as well as the communities that may struggle to cope with these events. The chapter suggests getting relevant data and developing a heat action plan that prioritizes the protection of vulnerable communities.

When it comes to climate policy, President Biden has accomplished more than any of his predecessors. But activists want more: They want him to declare a climate emergency.

This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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